Beauties of Mexican Cinema

(Bellezas del cine mexicano)

260 pp.; more than 250 illustrations, most of them in b&w, some in full color (numerous full-page images and a few double-page photographs); 8.5” x 11.5”; 2 anexes: a ‘photo- album’ featuring actresses not included in the 3 chapters; a list of the awards won by actresses between 1940-1970. Includes illustration index.

This volume pays homage to the actresses whose beauty and talent enriched Mexican cinema between 1930 and 1970s. Some of them had outstanding cinematic careers in Mexico and beyond its borders. Names like Lupe Vélez, Dolores del Río, María Félix and Katy Jurado are indelibly written in the history of cinema. Some others are icons of cult movies: Lorena Velázquez, Kitty de Hoyos, Elizabeth Campbell, Maura Monti.

'Beauties of Mexican Cinema' allows the reader to make a pleasant tour along the history of movies made in Mexico. Its introduction gives a general view on the evolution of the aesthetic types and the roles assigned to pretty actresses from the beginning of Mexican cinema to the late sixties.

Along three beautifully illustrated chapters, Agrasánchez takes us to the golden years of Mexican cinema, recounting the lives and careers of its female stars:

Brief biographies, quotes from the actresses themselves and from critics or journalists, tell us about the dreams and realities of the 61 actresses portrayed in the book.

Evocative and gorgeous images invite us to enter the enchanted world of movies. Many of these beauties are still capable of filling the silver screen with their charm, glittering eyes, velvety skins and breathtaking figures.

This book is available for sale at the Agrasánchez Archive. We accept payments through PayPal. Hardcover edition is $45.00 including insured shipping by Media Mail. Soft cover edition is $36.00 including insured shipping by Media Mail. We send books within 1 business day. We ship only within the United States.

For a limited time, receive a copy of the 'Bellezas de época' album, edited by the Agrasánchez Film Archive, in CD, with your purchase of 'Beauties of Mexican Cinema'.